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Ross Brawn knows that I prefer to have odd race numbers.

Michael Schumacher

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Michael Schumacher
Age: 55
Born: 1969
Born: January 3
Diplomat
F1 Driver
Formula One Driver
Motorcycle Rider
Schumi
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Brawn
Ross
Odd
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